Planner - Mobile Maintenance

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground operation. A recent consent to develop the previous Martha mine has provided our project with an extension of life providing our 350 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.

Reporting to the Underground Maintenance Superintendent, this position will be accountable for efficient planning, scheduling, and proactive parts acquisition for all Heavy Mobile plant and Ancillary equipment maintained by the Underground Maintenance Department. Responsible for developing, managing and controlling all aspects of planning short and long term.

The Maintenance Planner will work closely with the maintenance team, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure that resources, materials, and schedules align with organizational goals. The role requires experience in Pronto (CMMS) for maintenance scheduling, tracking, and reporting.

• Developing and maintaining a safe working environment through compliance with the company’s Health & Safety Program
• Complying with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler’s roles and responsibilities: Backlog management, Planning, Scheduling, and Breakdown or Urgent work processes.
• Backlog management, including weekly and monthly reviews, purging of aged work orders
• Maintain backlogs to effectively manage maintenance work tasks and schedules
• Scoping jobs as necessary to include:  All necessary job steps, required tooling, drawings and diagrams, parts, resources, and safety elements to be addressed
• Determining the required parts on each work order in the backlog; verifying parts are available and ordering parts as necessary
• Organise and maintain all statutory compliance related work with contractors and internal departments
• Identify and implement systems and process improvements
• Analyse maintenance data to ensure data integrity and continuous improvement
• Manage and oversee the development of accurate and timely forecast plans to ensure the maintenance activities align with mining production plans
• Attend weekly pre planning meeting with operations
• Coordinating with supply chain to generate material purchase orders and agreed delivery dates
• Determining the need for special support equipment and order/schedule as necessary
• Maintaining and updating work orders
• Utilising and review of Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) Reliability data and monitor tasks 
• Implementing Demonstrated Best Planning Practices
• Pronto Power User
• Planning and coordinating equipment commissions/decommissions
• Review completed PMs and update tasks where required
• Tracking and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):  
  1. Workorder Completion
  2. Schedule versus Compliance
  3. Unscheduled % (Breakdown) 
  4. PM Completion
  5. (MTBF) Mean time between Failure and (MTTR) Mean time to repair
  6. Equipment availability
• Maintenance registers – update and maintain
• Promoting best practice and continuous improvement
• Conducting task observations as per the gold standards.

• Relevant qualifications in engineering, maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience with Pronto Xi (CMMS) is highly desirable.                                     
• Job requirements include demonstrated strengths in organizational, planning and resourcing skills
• Sound level of computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office functions particularly Excel, Outlook and Word are necessary with the ability to present plan and reports in different formats
• Training will be provided on the CMMS (Pronto) as needed.  Previous experience as a scheduler is a significant asset.
• Strong knowledge of heavy mobile equipment and fixed plant
• Leadership or Supervisory experience highly regarded

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Free Gym Membership 
• BP Fuel card discount
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
   

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED